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The Nigerian Philosophical Association (NPA) is the official professional association of philosophers in Nigeria and philosophically minded thinker in the country. The NPA is a member of the International Federation of Philosophical Scieties (FISP). The NPA's main objectives are to promote active association among all those who are involved in philosophical research and training in Nigeria and promote the cause of philosophical education in the country; to collaborate with associations of a similar nature in promoting common objectives; and to help in maintaining professional standards in research, teaching and other related activities. ... [According to site editor's information]

The Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN) is an association of teachers and other education professionals in Nigeria committed to literacy empowerment across all social classes in Nigeria. RAN works actively with policy makers in Federal, State and Local Governments, schools, parents, corporate bodies, United Nations agencies, donor institutions and non-governmental organizations to attain its goals. RAN is affiliated with the International Reading Association (IRA). It is also a leading member of the International Development Committee in Africa (IDC-A), a network of African reading associations promoted by IRA. [according to site editor's information] ... [changed]

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation, closely associated with the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU). Its basic principles are freedom, justice and solidarity. The KAS tries to support democracy and parliamentarianism in Nigeria through organizing events which promote political education and counseling in focal states such as Cross River, Imo, Kano and Plateau State. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]

AAPW is a non-profit NGO that has been working in Nigeria and Ghana in the areas of conflict management and peace education since 1992. It describes its objectives as * To build awareness of the need and possibilities of peace in society. * To empower individuals and groups in building peace, through training and networking. * To develop the framework for the peace process through action-oriented research and intervention in current or potential conflicts. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]

AHI is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the health of Nigerian adolescents. AHI works with youths, community leaders, policy makers, parents, state and federal government officials to design and implement innovative and participatory projects in education, healthcare and youth development, providing models that have been adopted and expanded by government and other civil society organisations. AHI’s work is supported with funds from grants and contract awards from international organisations. ... [according to site editor's information]

The DEC is a NGO in Enugu, Nigeria. It describes itself as "one of the leading NGOs and a model as far as women education, empowerment and microcredit is concerned in the South-East geographical zone of Nigeria, with branch offices in most of the towns in the zone, where it has women self help groups numbering 500." The principal aims of DEC include helping women to help themselves towards self-reliance, bring about social justice, peace and development. To stimulate women in rural areas, as well as the urban poor to act for positive change in their situations through self help initiatives. To initiate, encourage and strengthen leadership in her self help groups through capacity building programmes. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]